Post by murryconst on Apr 11, 2013 13:22:20 GMT -5

I HAVE FOUND A 19' 1963 SHASTA THAT I AM TRYING TO BUY AND DONT NEED THE YELLOWSTONE IF I GET SO THE QUESTION IS WHAT SHOULD I SELL MY YELLOWSTONE FOR $$$I KNOW I WILL NEVER GET OUT WHAT I HAVE IN IT BUT THATS HOW IT GOES i wont get feeling hurt so please give your opinion INFO ON YELLOWSTONE

NEW: SPRINGSWHEELS/ TIRESALL NEW PLUMBING (NO TANKS) ALL NEW WIRING breaker PANNEL NEW 6 GAL GAS/ELECTRICAL water heaternew front jack,chains light plugbrakes rewired and rebuiltnew gas lines and reg and tanksnew battery and wiring drom fridge new locks for handel set with keysall new cable, water and power and sewer hookupsnew rubber roof (i know most will not like but cant see it) and originalwas covered in crap and didn't what to try to clean off the back wall and sides were removed and rebuilt and half the windows have been removed and resealed replaced any rotten wood that they could find all work was done at a rv shop that specializes in dry rot repair has original awning no poles havent tried to set up yet whats left to do reseal windows dont leak but would redo to be safe paint out side repaint some walls inside (po painted some of the walls has original floors but first 3 at main door pulled up we removed sink in bath for more room needs to be cleaned up to make look better also po cut hole in bath floor for running new plumbing so floor need replaced oven and two burner wouldn't light i wasn't going to use so didn't try to fixwood work looks really good ceiling might need to be refinished looks more yellow then wood might be different wood? need mattress for bed no dinette was going to use couch the folds out to bed will add more photos thanks for any thoughts brian

Post by schweetcruisers on Apr 12, 2013 22:54:14 GMT -5

Sell it if you want, but you'll probably be starting all over again! I personally would rather have a off brand. Case in point, I collect vintage bikes, I try not to buy Schwinn's, even though they are by far the best, seems like everyone has a Schwinn. It's something I am questioning with the Shasta. But that's just me!

Post by vikx on Apr 13, 2013 0:22:12 GMT -5

I've got some questions and observations... First, what do you have in it? Not every dime spent, but costs that you would like to recoup. What do you think it will sell for? What would you be happy with?

Next, a couple of ideas. I'm seeing old insulation and while it's probably fine, I would replace it with Reflectix silver bubble wrap. Just looks neater and cleaner to a buyer. Anything you can do to spruce it up will help your sale. I would do a light rub out on the body streaks, just try to get the water marks off. The little nit-picky things will add 2K to the price.. Fluff it up.

It's a nice trailer and many buyers want the toilet. It's so close! I'm thinking a decorator would love to get his/her hands on it. So what to ask? I've seen trailers like this going for 10K and up if painted and finished. (granted, some of the paint jobs weren't so hot) Many trailers like this start at $5000 and go up from there. That gives you a range, 5 to 10. I would start high and see what kind of interest you get.

The buyer is also going to try to figure the money it will take to finish the dinette, paint the trailer, etc. They will probably offer that much less. Just a thought.

If it was mine, I'd finish everything I could (myself, not paying for it) Fluff, and advertise. Good Luck!!

Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 6:59:04 GMT -5

First, what do you have in it? Not every dime spent, but costs that you would like to recoup. What do you think it will sell for? What would you be happy with?

This is going to end up as the important part of this question. It is going to be hard to be happy taking any amount in the end. I fear that you will always be second-guessing after this one leaves you.

You have so many great amenities that selling should be fairly easy once you do set on a price point. That is, even with a little finish work left to do. You have all the heavy lifting done already, and as was pointed out, will be starting all over again. There is nothing wrong with that, it is part of the illness after all...

I'd like to point out that you don't have this illness awfully badly though..because if you did, the question would never be "What should I sell this for?", but rather, "How am I fitting the two of them in the driveway?"

Post by murryconst on Apr 13, 2013 9:08:44 GMT -5

I do like the yellowstone due to being different and it's almost done and I don't have to sell right away to get the shasta That way I could use tell the new one is ready And only would buy this on if the price is right.I started out looking for a shasta and its hard to get it out of my mind about having oneI do know starting over but the hunt and Fix is a lot of fun I love saving old things I do it for a living with homes

If I can get $7-8 that would make the wife Super happy Also thought about just finishingIt but did really know If putting more money in to it would i recoup my money Don't want to lose even more

It seams a lot of people like the hard part done and just do the little stuff to make it there own or is a complete trailer What they want

Good thing is I have 2ac of lawn and would love to fill it up with trailersWould cut down the mowing time

Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 9:40:25 GMT -5

I would not think that the $7-$8K figure is so out of line. If you have the structural part all done and leave the decorating you are still at a good number there. We have recently watched an Airflyte that sold for $7800; another that sold for over $10K; another listed (But didn't sell on ebay) for $10K; a Deluxe that went for over $17K. The market is there. List at $9K and let it fly... a serious buyer won't flinch at negotiating from $9K.

The best part of your story, though, is that you don't have to sell it. That means you can do more on it, use it, or wait out the sale. Nice to not be pressured.

Post by vikx on Apr 13, 2013 12:20:53 GMT -5

I think 9 would be a good start too. Since you're not in a hurry, keep picking at the little things. Improve while you list it and let buyers know you're working on it. Means you still like it and the only reason you're selling is to get another....

Post by Gone Kayaking on Apr 22, 2013 0:02:25 GMT -5

You've done a really nice job with this. I agree with those who say, if you are going to sell get all the work done AND I would say do paint the outside or at least give it a super good detailing to make it look as good as it can. I think a MAACO paint job is sub 700 and you will have curb appeal in your favor.

Post by dudley84 on Apr 24, 2013 19:35:57 GMT -5

Hi,

I am a new member..I have a 68 Goldstar cute little bugger that my daughter wants me to give to her as a wedding gift.. I am looking for something a little larger..I'd be interested in your unit...depending on transportation costs and such. I live in Arizona..not sure where you are.